The efficacy and function of Daphne koreana

The ornamental effect of Daphne koreana

Daphne koreana is a famous early spring flower and tree with great gardening uses. Daphne odora has a graceful and attractive tree posture, with a round crown, soft stems and thick leaves, which has the good meaning of auspiciousness and luck. Daphne odora has a high ornamental value. Although its flowers are small, they are clustered together and are very attractive. They also have a refreshing and elegant fragrance. Daphne odora has a strong germination ability and is relatively resistant to pruning, so it is also easy to shape. It is very suitable for planting on roadsides under forests, clearings between forests, courtyards, the shady side of rockery and other places. Daphne odora is also often used in Japanese garden layouts, where it is often trimmed into a spherical shape and planted before pine and cypress trees as an embellishment. The stem bark fiber of Daphne koreana is also an excellent raw material for papermaking.

Medicinal effects of Daphne koreana

The roots, stems, leaves and flowers of Daphne koreana can all be used as medicine. They are sweet and non-toxic, and have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, relieving inflammation and swelling, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It is mainly used to treat trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, sore throat, toothache and other symptoms. In folk culture, the fresh leaves of Daphne koreana are often crushed and used to treat sore throat, toothache, etc., or the wine soaked in Daphne koreana flowers is used to smear swellings and various skin diseases.